Image Lot Price Description

2552
$355.50

THREE SHIP’S LOG INSTRUMENTS.

Late 19th, early 20th century, England and New York. First is solid brass taffrail log complete with spinner and toggle. Meter marked on dial “TYPE TL TAFFRAIL LOG/Manufactured by/THE LYONEL CORPORATION/NEW YORK, N.Y.” within the Arabic numeral ring mounted on a rectangular display board. Second, an English torpedo form harpoon ship log. Brass four blade spinner torpedo log of cylindrical form. White enamel vertical dial with three dials mark in distance, also inscribed “T.WALKER’S PATENT HARPOON SHIP LOG/A.2./London”. Third “WALKER’S ‘Excelsior’ Yacht-Log (MARK III)”. Complete Yacht Log with original spinner, gauge, coiled manilla line, all fitted in orginal wooden case. Case with brass plaque of distributor “KELVIN & WILFRID O. WHITE CO./112 STATE ST. BOSTON. U.S.A.” SIZE: 13-1/2″ l. 19-1/2″ l. 11″ l. PROVENANCE: From a private Massachusetts collection. CONDITION: Tafrail log and harpoon log all with polished brass surfaces and appear intact with no repairs or restoration. Yacht log with salt corroded brass surfaces, otherwise intact. Good overall. 50800-10 (800-1,200) – Lot 2552


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016
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